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Definitions for Spurt

[1] to gush or issue suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
[2] to show marked, usually increased, activity or energy for a short period: The runners spurted forward in the last lap of the race.
[3] to expel or force out suddenly in a stream or jet, as a liquid; spout.
[4] a sudden, forceful gush or jet.
[5] a marked increase of effort for a short period or distance, as in running, rowing, etc.
[6] a sudden burst or outburst, as of activity, energy, or feeling.
[7] to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
[8] to make a sudden effort
[9] a sudden forceful stream or jet
[10] a short burst of activity, speed, or energy

Words related to Spurt

explosion, commotion, eruption, spate, surge, outburst, spew, ooze, rush, stream, fit, access, jet, discharge, squirt, spritz, shoot, emerge, burst, well

Words nearby Spurt

spurn, spurred, spurrey, spurrier, spurry, spurt, spurtle, sputnik, sputniks, sputter, sputtering

Origin of Spurt

First recorded in 1560–70; variant of spirt; origin uncertain

Other words from Spurt

spurt·er , noun
spur·tive , adjective
spur·tive·ly , adverb
out·spurt , verb (used with object)

Word origin for Spurt

C16: perhaps related to Middle High German sprützen to squirt

Synonyms for Spurt

commotion, eruption, explosion, outburst, spate, surge, access, discharge, fit, jet, rush, spritz, squirt, stream